repaired · 2018 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 751 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-582 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
751 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
412Engine7 crash/fire/injury
144Visibility/wiper
80Power train2 crash/fire/injury
69Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
43Fuel/propulsion system
25Air bags
20Electronic stability control (ESC)
19Visibility
19Steering
9315 other systems16 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 412 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 144 | 0 |
| Power train | 80 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 69 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 0 |
| Air bags | 25 | 11 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 20 | 1 |
| Visibility | 19 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 93 | 16 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 291 engine complaints. 53% were reported before 100,000 miles.
23under 30k miles155under 100k miles136100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
39 owners mentioned a cost$2,400median
Middle half: $1,657 – $4,950
Visibility/wiper
8 owners mentioned a cost$360median
Middle half: $338 – $420
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We changed the external fuel pump, we changed the oil cap to the vented oil cap, We changed the oil 2x within 2 days, once trying to get it by until we could get the new fuel pump on,and once directly after and still had issues. Losing power and getting stranded while trying to cross a busy highway…
My 2013 Equinox is experiencing the excessive oil loss without warning..this led to transmission..engine..timing failure. The car loses power jerks at slower speeds it sounds horrible and has cost a lot of money for repairs. Still don’t know if it will last much longer. This is a burden on my…
While driving at around 110,900 to 111,115 miles(it being 111,115 now), it occassionally will get a very loud thumping sound and my car goes into limp mode and loses power. Shakes horribly bad in the process. I have to turn the car off and sit there waiting for it to calm down and then drive 35mph…
Own a 2013 Equinox?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.